Aircraft Accident / Loss Entry

Five ac led by Sqdn Ldr Mowat took off from base at 0915 hours for Blenheim escort to RATHEDAUNG area. over the target, jumped by Jap fighters. W/O Blyth forcelanded at RITZ , aircraft Cat C. air combat Destroyed . Pilot survived - with burn injuries - walked back. also see 1943.10.20.. also reported as HV788. ORB reports death due to injuries in hospital on the 20th. HV497 or HV788